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What is the difference between CF8M and SS316 material?

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Differentiate between CF8M and SS316 material?

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    1. CF8M and SS 316 are both austenitic stainless-steel alloys with similar chemical compositions and mechanical properties. But there are some key differences as follows.

      CF8M SS316
      CF8M is a cast stainless steel. It means CF8M is produced by pouring molten metal into a mould. SS 316 is wrought stainless steel (beaten out or shaped by hammering) . It means SS 316 is produced by hot rolling or cold working ingots of stainless steel.
      CF8M is typically used for castings. SS 316 is typically used for wrought products such as plates, sheets, strips, and bars.
      Applications: Manufacturing of pumps, valves…etc through casting. Applications: Plates, sheets, strips, bars …etc through metal forming operations.

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